Smoked Mac & Triple Cheese

When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 180℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke, if available.

In a well-seasoned 12-inch cast-iron skillet, combine the half-and-half, 4 tablespoons butter, cream cheese, hot sauce, dry mustard, and black pepper.

Place the skillet on the grill grates, close the lid, and smoke for 30 minutes.

While the sauce smokes, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 1-2 minutes less than stated on the package. Drain the pasta, rinse with cold water, and return to the pot. Add the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses and stir to combine.

Remove the sauce from the grill and whisk until smooth. Pour the smoked sauce over the pasta and cheese, stirring gently with a rubber spatula to coat the noodles.

Increase the grill temperature to 350℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.

Clean the cast iron skillet, then grease with the remaining tablespoon of butter. Pour the macaroni and cheese into the skillet, smoothing the top.

In a small bowl, mix together the bread crumbs and melted butter until well combined. Sprinkle over the macaroni and cheese.

Place the skillet on the grill grates. Close the lid and bake the macaroni and cheese is bubbling and the top is lightly browned, 30-40 minutes.

Dust the top lightly with the paprika before serving. Enjoy!